Author Archives: Joe Janish

About Joe Janish

Joe Janish began MetsToday in 2005 to provide the unique perspective of a high-level player and coach -- he earned NCAA D-1 All-American honors as a catcher and coached several players who went on to play pro ball. As a result his posts often include mechanical evaluations, scout-like analysis, and opinions that go beyond the numbers. Follow Joe's baseball tips on Twitter at @onbaseball and at the On Baseball Google Plus page.

Mets Game 5: Loss to Phillies

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Joe Janish

Phillies 10 Mets 7 For a moment there, it appeared as though the Mets would come back again to take a ballgame. Then it all fizzled out.

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Little Things That Win and Lose Ballgames

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Joe Janish

Many actions — and inactions — contributed to the Mets’ victory last night. Some were obvious, some not so obvious. Let’s take a look at two at-bats in particular to demonstrate how some of the less noticeable details can affect … Continue reading →

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Mets – Phillies Preview on Crashburn Alley

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Joe Janish

Yeah, it’s a little late for a “preview” … but I wasn’t around in time to get the link up yesterday. So, if you want to see my answers to Bill Baer’s questions about the Mets-Phillies series, visit Crashburn Alley.

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Mets Game 4: Win Over Phillies

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Phillies 1 Look who’s sitting in a tie for first place atop the NL East.

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Series Preview: Mets vs. Phillies

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Joe Janish

The Mets’ second-place position in the standings was short — maybe 30 hours or so — but it was enjoyable. And the team still is only a game out of first, despite falling to third place as a result of … Continue reading →

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Stewie Speaks

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Joe Janish

For those who don’t watch Family Guy and are still seething over missing the April Fools’ joke that was cut off mid-stream by SNY during Opening Day’s postgame.

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Inside Look: Phillies

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Joe Janish

One of the benefits of being in the ESPN SweetSpot Network is that I’m able to pick the brains of other bloggers who cover opposing teams on a daily basis. With the Mets facing their first big test of the … Continue reading →

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Brian Cashman Admits Idiocy

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Joe Janish

It’s rare that the Yankees do or say something that makes them appear inept. It’s even rarer when the Yanks do or say something that makes the Mets look smart. But the planets must have aligned with the moons or … Continue reading →

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